Annapurna is a handloom Sambalpuri cotton saree woven as an original Sambalpuri cotton saree in pink and deep maroon mercerized cotton, carrying the Dhaana Patri — rice paddy motif — across its body, a pattern tied to harvest, agrarian life, and Odisha's rural memory. The border is anchored by a flower motif, while the pallu opens into flower motifs and ikat stripe patterns rendered through resist-dyeing precision.
The Craft Behind Annapurna
Annapurna is woven using the Bandha technique, also known as double ikat or Bandhakala — one of the most demanding resist-dyeing processes in Indian handloom. Before a single thread meets the loom, both warp and weft yarns are measured, tied in bundles, and dyed in sequence so that motifs form simultaneously across both axes of the fabric. When the threads are finally woven together, the patterns align with a precision that can only be achieved through years of practised hand. This is the work of Bhulia weavers of Odisha, who carry the Bandhakala process across generations. Each authentic Sambalpuri handloom saree from Pasapali takes 10 to 15 days on the loom for cotton. Annapurna holds the GI certified Sambalpuri saree mark, alongside the Government of India Handloom Mark.
Wearing Annapurna
Mercerized cotton gives Annapurna a mild sheen without the weight of silk — the fabric drapes cleanly, holds its pleat well, and breathes through long occasions. At 5.40 metres and 43 inches in breadth, it moves with the body without pulling. The Dhaana Patri motif on the body connects the wearer to a symbol of abundance and seasonal rhythm — an understated conversation carried in the weave. As a Sambalpuri saree for wedding occasions, the pink and deep maroon palette reads both formal and rooted. As a Sambalpuri saree for puja, the rice paddy motif holds its own cultural weight. As a Sambalpuri cotton saree for office, the mercerized cotton is comfortable across hours of wear without losing its structure. Annapurna is not decorative — it is considered.
Pasapali brings each handloom Sambalpuri saree from the looms of Odisha directly to the wearer, without shortening the process that gives it meaning.
| Product Name | Annapurna |
|---|---|
| Saree Type | Sambalpuri Bandha |
| Tradition | Sambalpuri Handloom (GI Certified) |
| Weave | Handloom |
| Technique | Bandha — Double Ikat (Bandhakala) |
| Material | Mercerized Cotton |
| Thread Count | Warp 120 / Weft 120 |
| Saree Length | 5.40 metres |
| Saree Breadth | 43 inches |
| Blouse | Yes (included) |
| Primary Colour | Pink |
| Secondary Colour | Deep Maroon |
| Body Design | Dhaana Patri (Rice Paddy) Motif |
| Border | Flower Motif |
| Pallu | Flower Motif and Ikat Stripe Patterns |
| Key Motifs | Dhaana Patri (Rice Paddy), Flower, Ikat Stripe |
| Woven By | Bhulia Weavers, Odisha |
| Weave Time | 10–15 days |
| GI Tag | Sambalpuri Handloom |
| Certification | Government of India Handloom Mark |
| Ideal For | Wedding, Puja, Office, Festive occasions |
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